Rusty
Meaning
"rust-colored, reddish-brown"
Origin: English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,364
- Total SSA Count
- 35
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Russ
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"rust-colored, reddish-brown"
Origin: English
"one who lives by a stile"
Origin: Old English
Styles is more popular, ranked #3251 vs #3364 for Rusty.
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Styles is more popular, ranked #3251 compared to Rusty at #3364 in the United States.
Rusty means "rust-colored, reddish-brown" (English origin). Styles means "one who lives by a stile" (Old English origin).
Rusty is primarily a boy name. Styles is primarily a boy name.